the perfect shade of red

I’m smitten over this gorgeous red-headed model that I spotted over at The Exquisite Banana. Check out more great photos and outfits from Darling Clothes’s look book here.

As an Asian female (I felt weird calling myself a girl and I don’t quite feel like a woman…Britney Spears anyone?), I traditionally like to think that I look best with my naturally black hair. It’s not to say that I haven’t had highlights a time or three in my lifetime, but I think this model’s voluminous red locks prompts the question – what color hair have you always dreamt of having? For several years I wanted blue streaks in my hair. Yes, blue! My e-mail address and usernames all used to be “blueviv” because I really thought it was the coolest idea.

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i’ve always wanted streaks of magenta or deep purple. ALWAYS. i’m regretful that i never did it as a teenager. but by the time i wanted to do it, i was always working jobs that didn’t allow crazy hair colors (not even streaks of it!). now that you’ve mentioned it, i’m actually considering getting some wild-colored extensions to wear on the weekends (depending on the cost). hmmm…i may fulfill my magenta hair dreams after all.

You should absolutely try some blue in your hair. There’s a brand called Manic Panic that makes temporary blue dye (it’ll wash out after a few shampoos). You should try that! I’ve also had red hair for 10 years now and I can’t imagine going back to my natural dark blonde — I fall in love with red hair over and over again, anytime I see photos. And I’m so glad I’m not the only one who feels trapped somewhere between “girl” and “woman”. It’s weird to be 30 and still not feel completely grown up yet.

oh what a natural beauty! i’m always a blonde … i’ve always dreamt of being a red head, and i thought it would work because i’m so fair skinned so i once had red highlight put in and had to get them taken out the next month. i didn’t feel like myself – the red took my mojo away. i think i’m going to go platinum next month, so fingers crossed that goes will 🙂

I think most people look best in their natural hair color, but what I wouldn’t give to have fiery red hair like that! I’ve always wanted red hair and even tried it a couple of times in college…let’s just say I should stick to my naturally dark hair 🙂

My sis had blue streaks, then purple streaks, then bright red streaks. I wish I were more adventurous with my hair 🙂 But I so love the redhead look! I always wished I could pull it off. Or the golden brown hair color. But being an Asian, we’re pretty limited in what looks good (and natural). Oh well, I’m happy admiring it from afar now 🙂

Ok, If I had skin and hair that color I would never go out in the sun again! It is gorgeous! Also, did I tell you I really want to get a fun pink or red lip color and try it out? It’s so in right now. But you usually see in on pale skin people. Also, have I told you my secret desire to color my hair? Darker, or maybe sometime try very low key red highlights? I’m so afraid to color my whole head though, in fear that it will make my hair a different texture. Besides very simple high lights, I have virgin hair!

I actually tried some red on my hair about a year ago and… it didn’t really do anything, ha! But I have considered red or darker brown for my hair. But then I realize I truly do love my hair color that I have now and, well.. I don’t think I’ll dye it until I start seeing grey!
I love the way you wrote out this post (the Britney comment, why you called yourself a female rather than a girl/woman, and your story about wanting blue hair)!
These photos are so beautiful, as well. Thanks for sharing! : ) I saw the first image on Kayla’s site, but I didn’t look into the others. I’m glad you made sure I didn’t miss out!